Originally posted by: senior guy
Heh, Epox wasn't very careful in proof-reading those specs (I'm sure that even IntelConvert didn't notice that goof)! According to their press release, the 4T4A+ has 2 32bit RIMM slots (why else would it only have 2 RIMM slots?).
Originally posted by: mrman3k
So should we be seeing GB board reviews soon if I am not mistaken?
Yeah- you cannot mix and match memory. Both modules have to be the same size. The manual also states that you can only use single sided modules- meaning if you have 16 chips on your module then dont look this way!
Originally posted by: kiratas
Hey, just wondering if you could confirm or deny this from a thread here: gb benchmarks
Yeah- you cannot mix and match memory. Both modules have to be the same size. The manual also states that you can only use single sided modules- meaning if you have 16 chips on your module then dont look this way!
I wonder if it's impossible to use double sided dimms, or just not recommended, or what.
I have the answer from *foo..........Originally posted by: bmg
Hopefully Evan can give us a definitive answer about this. Not supporting normal doublesided dimms would be a huge issue.
Panic over.Originally posted by: *foo
They're talking about X16 DRAM components.
They're saying you can't use a DS DIMM bases on X16 components. I'll go one step farther and say you can't even buy a DS DIMM based on X16 components -- everyone just makes SS X8 DIMMs because it's cheaper, and you get the same net capacity.
Your DS DIMMs are X8's -- each side of the DIMM makes 64 bits, for a full bank.
The reason GB doesn't support DS X16's is the same reason no Intel chipsets support DS X16 -- you can't physically get them to validate them.
Conclusion: you are all overreacting. Your RAM will work fine.
Well, GB only supports a 1:1 memory ratio so anything capable of DDR376 speed will do for 188MHz FSB. Even Crucial PC2100 has been known to hit DDR360-ish speeds so you don't need fantastic DDR. I would go for some good quality PC2700 - Samsung would be ideal.Originally posted by: ALstonLoong
my god ! 188 fsb !!! What kind of ram i gonna need ????
The kicker here is "type". Haven't read the manual closely yet - does that mean ram will be read by SPD for compatibility.Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs...
All GB boards: ram will have to be installed in pairs because it's dual channel. I assume it has to be the same type because the timing is senstive and different modules have different signal characteristics. Sort of like how installing different ram sticks inhibits overclocking a single-channel board, only more so because the second channel & first channel work in sync. (non-technical answer btw )Originally posted by: dajo
Really interesting. Still don't understand about the RAM in pairs, though.
The kicker here is "type". Haven't read the manual closely yet - does that mean ram will be read by SPD for compatibility.Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs...
I want one...
136 pages for the manual - that's pretty beefy. Hope it doesn't cost too terribly much because I know I'll get one - or a GB board.
Does that AGP/PCI freqeuncy set function mean that is a AGP/PCI bus lock so that high FSBs won't stress the PCI bus?
Thanks for the heads up on the manual - ftp'd it down so I can read more easily.
Nope -- Intel has said Prescott would first be supported by SpringDale + ICH5 (DCDDR333), not Granite Bay + ICH4.Originally posted by: gmoss
Hi All:
I am wondering if the new GB Boards will be able to support the upcoming Prescott .09 micron P4 with it's lower (or so I have read) voltage requirements.
Gary